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Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $31,090 $36,755 $38,595
Base Invoice $21,344 $28,603 $33,815 $35,508
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 810 810 810
Total Price $23,745 $31,900 $37,565 $39,405
Total Invoice $22,154 $29,413 $34,625 $36,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,345
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16265/70-17265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$23,745$31,900$37,565$39,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,160-7,585-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$28,740$29,980$30,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240$2,255
Total Invoice$22,154$29,413$34,625$36,318
Adjustments for Features0-2,914-6,991-7,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$26,499$27,634$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$2,068

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control  $500 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector  $200 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Sliding load floor  $275 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Skid plates $150$150$150
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,920$5,080$9,505$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160$7,585$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,914-6,991-7,751

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20112012
ModelElement4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.9 in189.9 in
Width71.6 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.146.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft388.8 ft3

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